General Operations Manager - Waste & Recycling MRF Processing

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hiring platform is seeking a General Operations Manager for Waste & Recycling MRF Processing. This role involves managing multi-site waste processing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading a large team to meet performance KPIs. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in waste processing, team management, and applicable certifications. Relocation to the Channel Islands is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing waste processing or transfer operations.
• Demonstrated impact on operations with career progression.
• Driving licence and ability to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-site waste processing operations in the Channel Islands.
• Oversee safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Implement process improvements and meet KPIs.

Skills

Waste processing experience

Team management

Safety compliance

Budget management

Education

WAMITAB / COTC certification

IOSH certification

NEBOSH certification

IEMA certification

Job description

Job Description

RELOCATION OPPORTUNITY FOR A WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING PRODUCTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

TITLE: General Operations Manager – Waste & Recycling MRF Processing

LOCATION: REQUIRES FULL RELOCATION TO THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

SALARY: Negotiable Circa £60-95K DOE

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: MBT Plant Manager, MRF Operations Manager, Materials Recovery Facility Manager, Depot General Manager, Area Operations Manager, Regional Transfer Station Manager, Regional MRF Manager, Recycling General Manager, Skip Hire General Manager, Regional Depot Manager

YOU MAY HAVE WORKED IN: Metal Recycling, General Waste, Card & Paper Recycling, SRF, RDF, Commercial Waste, MRF, MBT, Plastics Recycling, Biomass, EfW

ROLE: General Operations Manager – Waste & Recycling MRF Processing

You will manage multi-site waste processing operations in the Channel Islands.

You will manage a large team via line managers.

You will oversee safety, quality, and environmental compliance for the operations.

You will look to make improvements to the process and team to deliver performance improvements and meet KPIs.

You will learn to manage budgets and resources.

EXPERIENCE:

You will have experience in a waste processing or transfer operation and have held a similar job title to those listed above.

You may have worked in:

• Metal Recycling
• General Waste
• Card & Paper Recycling
• SRF, RDF
• Commercial Waste
• MRF
• MBT
• Plastics Recycling
• Biomass
• EfW

You will be able to demonstrate the impact you have had on your operations and show progression in your roles.

You may have training in WAMITAB / COTC, IOSH, NEBOSH, IEMA.

You will have a driving licence and be able to relocate to the Channel Islands.